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Governor prolongs much needed stability for schools and students
SPRINGFIELD – In response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto to the widely supported school funding reform measure, State Senator...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read


Lightford: Rauner wants more chaos
SPRINGFIELD- Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement after Governor Bruce Rauner...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read


Sims Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), State Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago), and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore (D-Chicago)...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read


ILBCF Wants Your Opinion Regarding the Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois
Recently, State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) introduced legislation, which would make...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 1, 20171 min read


Lightford to Rauner: Austin is a Chicago Neighborhood
CHICAGO- Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) reacted to comments Governor Bruce Rauner made today claiming that...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read


Welch Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20172 min read


Greenwood Urges Governor to Sign Breast Cancer Screening Expansion
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would require...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read


Greenwood Encourages Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks with Comptroller’s Office
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is informing local taxpayers and small businesses that they may...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read


Lilly Urges Governor to Support Life Insurance Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that requires insurance companies to...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read


Conyears-Ervin Funds Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
CHICAGO – Domestic violence survivors will have access to critical care following passage of a state spending plan backed by state Rep....
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read


Conyears-Ervin to ‘Walk and Talk’ with Area Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin, D-Chicago, is hosting her first “Walk and Talk” to engage with area residents and walk the...
Larry Luster
Jul 25, 20171 min read


Harper Supports Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Sonya Harper,...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read


Stratton Urges Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her and help end the school-to-prison...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read


Stratton Speaks about New Budget during Town Hall Meeting
CHICAGO – As a way to help her constituents understand important developments in Springfield, especially about the budget, state Rep....
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read


Wallace Legislation Creating Independent Police Investigation for Cases of Officer-Involved Sexual A
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Litesa Wallace, D-Rockford, passed legislation recently that will require independent investigations for...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read


Welch To Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar; Invites Residents to Attend
FOREST PARK, Ill. – To help local homeowners lower their skyrocketing real estate taxes, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read


Harper Works to Decrease Violence in Local Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recent legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that creates a statewide task force to develop...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20172 min read


Greenwood Urges Rauner to Sign Law Protecting Residents with Pre-Existing Conditions
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Concerned about the effects that proposed changes to federal healthcare would have on vulnerable residents, state...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read


Black and Latino Caucus Members Urge Gov. Rauner to Speak Up for Communities of Color
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Committed to making Illinois a welcoming state, State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa”...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20172 min read


Greenwood Encourages Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks with Comptroller’s Office
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is informing local taxpayers and small businesses that they may...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 21, 20171 min read
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